How much is the bus ticket from Alexandria to Cairo?

The cheapest bus tickets from Alexandria to Cairo start from $5. The average price for this route is around $5. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Alexandria to Cairo?

The average bus trip duration from Alexandria to Cairo is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 101 miles (163 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Blue Bus .

Which bus companies service the Alexandria to Cairo route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Alexandria to Cairo?

The earliest bus departs from Alexandria to Cairo at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Alexandria to Cairo?

A bus trip from Alexandria to Cairo generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Alexandria to Cairo on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h	11:00am	Circle K Chillout – Cairo Alex road	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	4h	8:00pm	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	4h	8:00pm	Cairo Sekka Club, 6th of October Bridge, Cairo	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h	12:00pm	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags
	Bus	11:59pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h 46m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags

Next departures for Alexandria to Cairo on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	4h	8:00pm	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	Cheapest
Bus	11:59pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h 46m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h 30m	12:30pm	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Alexandria - Sidi Gaber	3h 45m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h 30m	7:30pm	Ramsis, Coptic Hospital, Cairo	No tags

Next departures for Alexandria to Cairo on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h 46m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h 30m	12:30pm	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Alexandria - Sidi Gaber	3h 45m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags

Next departures for Alexandria to Cairo on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	4h	8:00pm	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	Cheapest
Bus	11:59pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h 46m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h 30m	12:30pm	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Alexandria - Sidi Gaber	3h 45m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h 30m	7:30pm	Ramsis, Coptic Hospital, Cairo	No tags

Next departures for Alexandria to Cairo on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	4h	8:00pm	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h 46m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h 30m	12:30pm	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	4h	8:00pm	Cairo Sekka Club, 6th of October Bridge, Cairo	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h 15m	5:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:52 PM EET.

Get from Alexandria to Cairo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

101 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Blue Bus

2.5/526 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0.9

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Blue Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Alexandria, EG to Cairo, EG by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Alexandria to Cairo?
The cheapest bus tickets from Alexandria to Cairo start from $5. The average price for this route is around $5. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Alexandria to Cairo?
The average bus trip duration from Alexandria to Cairo is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 101 miles (163 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Blue Bus.
Which bus companies service the Alexandria to Cairo route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Alexandria to Cairo?
The earliest bus departs from Alexandria to Cairo at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Alexandria to Cairo?
A bus trip from Alexandria to Cairo generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$5

The cheapest trip from Alexandria, EG to Cairo, EG was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Alexandria, EG to Cairo, EG, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $8 for a bus ticket from Alexandria, EG to Cairo, EG based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-12-15.